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Chances are, it will be cold. There will probably be at least a sign of snow in the air or on the ground. But what else would we expect in Erie around St. Patrick’s Day?

If you can get beyond the March weather, a neat way to celebrate the holiday for free is the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Erie.

This year’s event will take place Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. The parade will make its way north on State Street from 11th Street and then head east to St. Patrick Catholic Church at 130 E. Fourth St.